unscripted

adjective

un·​script·​ed ˌən-ˈskrip-təd How to pronounce unscripted (audio)
: not following a prepared script

Examples of unscripted in a Sentence

Her reaction was completely unscripted.
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This is not Netflix's first venture into unscripted NFL content. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 Dangerous, and often unscripted moments, like the ones described above have happened to a number of motorists across the country in 2024, leaving many to rely on their sheer wit and determination to survive. Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024 Most recently, exec producer Alex Duda won for top showrunner at the Gracie Awards, while the show was given the honor for unscripted daytime writing. Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024 The complaint represents a significant step forward in the efforts by some unscripted talent to unionize. Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unscripted 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unscripted was circa 1950

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“Unscripted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unscripted. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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